FESTIVE POPPY SEED SCONES

Festive Poppy Seed Scones image

With their eye-opening citrus burst, these scones are perfect for holiday breakfasts and brunches. I like to serve them warm from the oven. -Lisa Varner of Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice and buttermilk; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and orange zest. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into a 6-in. circle. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut each circle into six wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.